What: World Acceptance Corporation (Nasdaq:WRLD), one of the largest small-loan consumer finance companies, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square in celebration of the company's 25 th anniversary.

In honor of the occasion, Janet Matricciani, Chief Executive Officer, will ring the Closing Bell.

Webcast: A live stream of the Nasdaq Closing Bell will be available at: https://new.livestream.com/nasdaq/live or http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx

Photos: To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://business.nasdaq.com/discover/market-bell-ceremonies and click on the market close of your choice.

About World Acceptance CorporationWorld Acceptance Corporation is one of the largest small-loan consumer finance companies, operating 1,322 offices in 15 states and Mexico.

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